Police Clerks are available at the West Fargo Police Department to fingerprint the public from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Please do not write on your fingerprint cards, if they were provided to you, until you speak with staff at the West Fargo Police Department. Once the prints are completed, they will be signed and sealed for you to take.

The West Fargo Police Department also has electronic fingerprint capability for agencies in North Dakota requesting the prints. For example, if you need to get printed for the North Dakota Board of Nurses, we are able to do electronic prints.

There is a $10 charge for fingerprinting. The West Fargo Police Department accepts cash or checks or electronic payment for fingerprints. The electronic payment adds a $2 or 3% charge.

According to state law, landlords can evict tenants for non-payment of rent, or in cases where the tenant refuses to leave after “Notice to Vacate” has been properly served and the tenant’s last day has passed. A tenant can also be evicted if the tenant or any person on the premises with the tenant’s consent acts in a manner that unreasonably disturbs other tenants peaceful enjoyment of the premises. N.D. Century Code § 47-32-01.

The West Fargo Police Department employs a Community Services Officers who assists with animal control in West Fargo. If your pet goes missing, please call the West Fargo Police Department (701-433-5500) if you can't find your pet. You may also check our the West Fargo Police Department Facebook page, where lost pets are posted.

Yes, this is a very common issue and you are not alone. If you believe your child is being unruly, you do have an option of contacting the West Fargo Police Department and having an officer come to your house and survey the situation.

If you and the officer believe that the child is unruly, the officer may transport your child to YouthWorksAttendant Care where they will be held until the situation is resolved.

You know what they say: "If it seems too good to be true, it probably is." Whether the scam involves phony winnings from a fake sweepstake or a threat to have you arrested for supposed non-payment of taxes, information is the key to foiling scam artists.

The West Fargo Police Department has launched a neighborhood watch program to encourage you and your neighbors to become involved in crime prevention and detection. Having the addition of the public's eye on crime will assist local law enforcement in addressing issues within your community. A neighborhood watch program also allows you to get to know your neighbors and the community better.

In order to ride along with a police officer a form must be completed and submitted to the West Fargo Police Department. Please contact Officer Tyler Williams at 701-433-5500 for this form. If you are eligible, Officer Williams will contact you and will coordinate a time for you to ride along with an officer.

If someone is harassing you, the first thing you should do is contact the West Fargo Police Department at 701-433-5500 or in person at 800 Fourth Avenue E. An officer will discuss the situation with you and inform you of your options. If possible, try to record the harassment or bring in the email / written / voicemail / texted evidence. Always document the time and place the harassment is taking place.

If someone is harassing you and creating a dangerous or emergency situation, please call 911.